Stakataka
A sturdy Metal type that reduces incoming damage for a turn.
What this card does
This Basic Pokemon has 110 Hit Points and requires Metal and Colorless energy to attack.
It uses Brass Rock to deal 40 damage and prevents itself from taking 20 extra damage during the opponent's next turn.
Brass Rock
During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon takes −20 damage from attacks. (40 damage)
The key feature of this card is its defensive ability. When you use Brass Rock, your Stakataka becomes harder to knock out because it ignores a chunk of the damage dealt by your opponent in their following turn.
Attacks
During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon takes −20 damage from attacks.
Which deck it belongs in
This card suits decks that focus on Metal energy and want to survive long enough for their attacks to land. It works well in control strategies where keeping the Pokemon alive is more important than dealing massive damage quickly.
- •Damage reduction
- •High hit points
- •Basic stage
- •Fire weakness
- •Low attack power
- •Energy cost
Use Brass Rock right before your opponent attacks to maximise the benefit of the damage reduction.
Stakataka is known for its massive body and numerous eyes that see everything.
Remember that Stakataka takes double damage from Fire type attacks, so watch out if your child faces opponents using Fire cards.
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